The Latest Breaking News from COP

The world’s leaders are gathering for another global climate meeting, this time in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt. Expect a bustle of promises and pacts from countries and companies. Expect pressure on states to support people who are most and permanently affected by climate change. Don’t expect much more, but equally don’t…

Egypt has still not granted the UK consular access to Alaa Abdel Fattah despite British and Egyptian officials working closely together on planning for the climate summit

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday said he will attend this month's UN climate summit in Egypt, reversing a decision to skip it that had drawn criticism at home and abroad. Sunak's office previously said he had to skip the gathering, known as COP27, which start on Sunday. It…

Anthony Albanese says he is prioritising passing his government's policies before Christmas instead of travelling to an international climate conference.

Greta Thunberg has urged Elon Musk to focus on the climate rather than Twitter and space travel.

Visitors to Sharm el-Sheikh also face extensive searches and video surveillance in taxis

Prime minister will go to Egypt “if he has the time”’, Mark Spencer says – after worldwide backlash against No 10’s snub

Gulf oil and gas producing nations will badge themselves as climate leaders at COP27. It’s not as far-fetched as it sounds.

PM accused of ‘washing his hands’ of leadership on international climate action with decision not to attend talks

Cabinet minister Michael Gove said the Government will ‘field the strongest possible team’ for the United Nations climate summit in Egypt next month

The prime minister’s decision to shun the climate talks is a disgrace. Britain started this crisis; it should be helping end it